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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$145 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 50m Average total duration 21h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to London:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to London costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to London costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 21h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to London
How to get from Leipzig to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM20h05Leipzig, Hbf6:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$951One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM20h05Leipzig, Hbf6:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 1777:35 AM1h50Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:25 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM22h05Leipzig, Hbf7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM22h05Leipzig, Hbf9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1051One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus11:04 AM20h56Leipzig Hbf7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1461One-way1 transfer
ICE 508 · 21897+
U226042:12 PM9h33Leipzig Hbf10:45 PMLondon Luton Airport$1871One-way2 transfers
ICE 600 · 21881+
U2260412:12 PM11h33Leipzig Hbf10:45 PMLondon Luton Airport$1901One-way2 transfers
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+
U2260412:41 PM11h04Leipzig Hbf10:45 PMLondon Luton Airport$1921One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to London:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to London costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to London costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 21h 20m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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